The /time command in Minecraft allows you to modify your world’s time, query it, and make it older. Lets explore how to use this cheat (game command).
* If applicable, the version to which it was added or removed NOTE: Bedrock Edition has replaced Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Command to Set Time to Day
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
The syntax to use when using the /time command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) to change the time from night is as follows:
Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
The syntax for the /time command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) to change the time from night is as follows:
Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
The syntax to use when using the /time command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition to change the time from night is:
Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
The syntax for the /time command in the Minecraft PS4 Edition to change the time from night is as follows:
Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
The syntax for the /time command in the Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition to change the time from night is as follows:
Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
The syntax to use when using the /time command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition to change the time from night is:
Command in Minecraft Education Edition
The syntax for the /time command in the Minecraft Education Edition to change the time from night is as follows:
How to Enter the Command
The chat window in Minecraft is the best place to run commands. Depending on the version of Minecraft, the following controls are used to open the chat window:
- Press the T key to launch the chat window for Java Edition (PC/Mac).
- Tap the chat button for Pocket Edition (PE) at the top of the screen.
- For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right)
on the controller. - For PS4, press the D-Pad (right) on the controller.
- Press the right arrow button on the controller for the Nintendo Switch.
- The chat window will open for Windows 10 Edition when you press the T key.
- Press the T key to launch the chat window for the Education Edition.
Type the Command
We’ll use the following command to set the time to today in this example:
Type the command in the chat window. The command will appear in the lower left corner of the game window as you type it. Press the Enter key to run the command.
The game will resume in the daytime after the cheat has been entered:
In the lower left corner of the game window, you will see the message “Set the time to 1000.” By doing so, you’ll turn the Minecraft game’s timer back to 1000 and make it daytime.
Congratulations, you just set the game to day in Minecraft!
Time of Day Examples
You can set the following times in your Minecraft game:
Hours of the Day
The /time set command’s numeric values represent specific hours of the day. The hours of the day in Minecraft are listed below:
| Command | Estimated Time of Day |
|---|---|
| /time set 0 | 6:00am |
| /time set 1000 | 7:00am (day) |
| /time set 2000 | 8:00am |
| /time set 3000 | 9:00am |
| /time set 4000 | 10:00am |
| /time set 5000 | 11:00am |
| /time set 6000 | 12:00pm (noon/midday) |
| /time set 7000 | 1:00pm |
| /time set 8000 | 2:00pm |
| /time set 9000 | 3:00pm |
| /time set 10000 | 4:00pm |
| /time set 11000 | 5:00pm |
| Command | Estimated Time of Day |
|---|---|
| /time set 12000 | 6:00pm (sunset/dusk) |
| /time set 13000 | 7:00pm (night) |
| /time set 14000 | 8:00pm |
| /time set 15000 | 9:00pm |
| /time set 16000 | 10:00pm |
| /time set 17000 | 11:00pm |
| /time set 18000 | 12:00am (midnight) |
| /time set 19000 | 1:00am |
| /time set 20000 | 2:00am |
| /time set 21000 | 3:00am |
| /time set 22000 | 4:00am |
| /time set 23000 | 5:00am (sunrise/dawn) |
You can use other time commands in Minecraft such as:
In Minecraft, you can use additional commands and tricks like:
How to Set the Time In Minecraft PS4, Xbox and PC (Day, Sunrise, Night)
FAQ
How do you change the time of day on Minecraft PC?
How to Use Time Command in Minecraft/time add X. /time query Y. /time set A. /time set B. /time set day OR /time set 1000. /time set noon OR /time set 6000. /time set night OR /time set 13000. /time set midnight OR /time set 18000.
Can you change time in Minecraft?
The /time command in Minecraft allows you to modify your world’s time, query it, and make it older.
How do you change the time to morning in Minecraft?
How to Enter the CommandOpen the Chat Window. The chat window in Minecraft is the best place to run commands. Type the Command. In this instance, we’ll use the command /time set 23000 to set the time to 23000, which is sunrise.
How do you change day and night in Minecraft?
Type “time set 13000” or “time set night”. The last command should be something like /time set night or /time set 13000. Hit Enter. The time of the game will change to night once the processing is complete.
